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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.93, 514.40 and 99.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.93, 514.40 and 99.40 is: 149.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.93 : 514.40 = 99.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.93/514.40 = 99.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.93x = 514.40 × 99.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.93x = 51,132.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,132.55/342.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.10

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